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Turkey Cottage Pie and Bacon-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
4 servings
1 hour total (Active 1 hour)
  • Prepare cottage pie and begin to bake - 35 minutes
  • Using clean knife and cutting board, prepare Brussels sprouts and serve - 25 minutes
  • Turkey Cottage Pie

    Ingredients

    • 1 (12-ounce) applewood-smoked turkey breast tenderloin
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon canola oil
    • 4 ounces pre-sliced baby portabella mushrooms (rinsed)
    • 2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed golden mushroom soup
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 (14.5-ounce) can unsalted green beans (drained)
    • 1 (24-ounce) package refrigerated country-style mashed potatoes
    • 4 ounces Dubliner Irish (or sharp Cheddar) cheese

    Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. 2. Remove turkey from package (discard liquid). Rinse turkey and pat dry; season with pepper (wash hands). Place oil in pan; swirl to coat. Add turkey (wash hands); cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until well browned.
    2. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness. Remove turkey from pan.
    3. Place mushrooms in same pan and increase heat to medium; cook 3-4 minutes, stirring often, or until mushrooms begin to brown and soften.
    4. Stir in condensed soup, Italian seasoning, and green beans; simmer 3-4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Meanwhile, cut turkey into ¼-inch cubes or small bite-size pieces.
    5. Stir turkey into soup mixture; transfer mixture into 2-quart baking dish. Spread potatoes evenly over turkey mixture.
    6. Grate cheese and sprinkle over potatoes. Bake 20-25 minutes or until gravy bubbles around outer edges. Serve. (Makes 8 servings.)

    Bacon-Pecan Brussels Sprouts

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts
    • 4 slices bacon
    • 1 shallot
    • ½ cup pecan pieces
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

    Steps

      1. Peel any blemished leaves from sprouts and discard. Trim stems from bottom of sprouts, cut sprouts in half, and then slice thinly; set aside.
      2. Preheat large sauté pan on medium 2–3 minutes. Cut bacon into ½-inch pieces and add to pan (wash hands). Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, or until bacon just begins to crisp. Meanwhile, chop shallot.
      3. Stir in shallots and pecans; cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, or until bacon is fully crisped. Stir in sugar and vinegar; add sprouts and salt. Cook 3–4 minutes, stirring often, or until tender. Serve.

    Serving Suggestions

  • The cottage pie also works with leftover chicken or stewed beef. No need to brown; just stir into mushrooms in step 4. You can also use other vegetables to give it a personal touch.
  • Turkey Cottage Pie

    Amount per ⅛ recipe serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 10g, Chol 35mg, Sodium 970mg, Total Carb 21g, Fiber 3g, Calc 15%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 4%, Iron 15%

    Bacon-Pecan Brussels Sprouts

    Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 190, Total Fat 13g, Sat Fat 2g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 5mg, Sodium 200mg, Total Carb 15g, Fiber 5g, Sugars 6g, Protein 7g, Calc 6%, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin C 150%, Iron 10%